Music Pick me up from the lost and found: Brumfield’s debut EP showcases an artist on the rise by Lara Smetannikov Brumfield’s debut EP Opus is an impressive collection tracks telling stories of good times, but also of things not working out the way we want them to. The album starts off…
News Want to win a double pass to 6 music festivals over the summer? by Lara Smetannikov Do you want to win a double pass to six music festivals over the summer? Of course you do. Then head to Vanessa on Facebook to enter the draw to win…
News As heart-warming as it is heart-wrenching, Optimistic is the new single from Lontalius by Lara Smetannikov “I’m ambitious and I’m optimistic, but I’m not pretty and I’m not realistic.” Optimistic, the new single from Lontalius, is as heart-warming as it is heart-wrenching. It explores youth, the fear…
News Meet the two Australians bringing classical music to the 21st century… with rubber chicken covers by Lara Smetannikov Classical music fans rejoice – your favourite pieces are being reinvented for the 21st century with “fun, humour and simplicity.” And it’s being revolutionised by two inventive violinists utilising the powerful…
News Texas gentleman Shakey Graves is arriving down under for a series of Bluesfest sideshows by Lara Smetannikov Get your cowboys hats and bring your whips – Texan gentleman Shakey Graves is arriving in Australia next April for a series of Bluesfest sideshows. Shakey Graves (real name Alejando Rose-Garcia) will…
News PREMIERE: 3 rappers and a one-man ensemble: this is In Colour by Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra by Lara Smetannikov Today we’re very excited to bring you In Colour, a track from Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra that we’ve been extremely excited to share. On In Colour Hsu plays all the instrumental himself,…
News PREMIERE: Get stuck into the honey-thick vibes of Kurilpa Reach’s debut EP, Fool’s Fall by Lara Smetannikov Brisbane-based reggae-psych rockers Kurilpa Reach deliver a laid-back, super chill and groovy debut EP on Fool’s Fall. This six-track EP showcases the band’s diverse sound and their love for melding…
News PREMIERE: Indulge in the electro-pop spheres of Ash Schuberg’s two new singles by Lara Smetannikov Immerse yourself in the ambient electro-pop sounds of Ash Schuberg with her two new tracks, The Creator and Diamonds For You. The Creator opens with a subdued, mysterious keyboard riff before…
News Vinyl UNICEF unveil super limited re-releases of classic albums by Nick Cave, King Crimson and more by Lara Smetannikov Kate Bush, Nick Cave, David Bowie, King Crimson and loads more are getting their albums re-released on blue vinyl to raise funds for UNICEF. The super limited editions are limited to…
Music Leonie Kingdom’s new single So Much More is a light and enjoyable testament to living by Lara Smetannikov Leonie Kingdom’s new single will have you holding back tears as she confronts the difficulty of living that overcomes us all from time to time. So Much More could feel suited…
News Fender release new short film with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest by Lara Smetannikov Fender have teamed with A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad and producer/composer Adrian Younge to create an inspiring new short film titled ARTFORM. The new film is a 23-minute exploration…
News Come for a drink, stay for the tunes: Newtown’s Bank Hotel are throwing free gigs every Tuesday night by Lara Smetannikov Hankering for some free events this month? Of course you are! Luckily Cobra Club are at it again, bringing a sleuth of killer local acts to the Waywards stage on…
Music Pure pop bliss: Saski lays herself bare on new single Set Fire by Lara Smetannikov We all have those moments where we can get a little overwhelmed and don’t know how to deal. But maybe, instead of keeping it all in and forcing a smile,…
